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What NOT to Do When Helping Athletes Develop Positive Body Image
January 5, 2022
Avoid discussions of food as being good or bad, body comparisons amongst teammates, and using weight as a substitute for a measure of health or performance.
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3 Easy and Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
December 30, 2021
These three Instant Pot recipes are truly easy to make, with minimal muss and fuss required.
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Creating Inclusive Environments for LGBTQ+ Athletes
December 29, 2021
Join Hudson Taylor as he discusses his unique perspective on LGBTQ+ respect and inclusion in sports.
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9 Tips to Help Your Child Unplug from Screens
December 16, 2021
It can be so hard to strike a balance with screen time, but these tips can help keep both you and your child happy and healthy.
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Shoot The Puck Harder with this Free Challenge
December 6, 2021
Is your player ready to light the lamp on all the goalies? Check out this at-home shooting drill.
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Coaching Girls Guide: How to Get and Keep Girls Playing
November 23, 2021
Girls love to play, but their sports careers are often much shorter than boys'. Here are tips that all coaches can use to keep girls playing longer.
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Problem Thinking That Impacts Performance
November 19, 2021
Is your athlete's disordered thinking negatively impacting their performance? Here's what you can do about it.
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A Letter to Youth & High School Coaches: The Gruden Incident
November 18, 2021
A lesson that all youth coaches can learn from the Jon Gruden incident.
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Is There Still Space for the Hybrid Athlete?
November 16, 2021
Many dual athletes are facing the challenges of trying to excel in two volleyball disciplines. Learn what those challenges are, and how they might affect the sport.
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Supporting the Civic Courage of Young Athletes with Dave Zirin
November 12, 2021
Author Dave Zirin joins PCA to discuss how to listen to the voices or youth athletes and remain positive in times of uncertainty in sports.
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